The coordinator was consulted, along with 26 experts, for the publication titled*Making Sense of the Metaverse: A Cultural and Educational Perspective*, a technical white paper based on detailed research and verifiable data, used to present studies and support strategies.
The study, authored by Ágnes Karolina Bakk, PhD, together with Sebastian Gschanes, in collaboration with theCenter for Immersion and Interaction at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design(Budapest), focused on analyzing and exploring the metaverse and its future possibilities.
“It’s a growing phenomenon, driven by artificial intelligence, bots, and non-player characters, and it’s becoming an increasingly prominent part of society,” Fabián explained.
About the publication
This study was based on41 qualitative interviewsconducted with professionals and specialists in the cultural and educational sectors from Germany and other parts of the world, and its objective wasto analyze“howtechnological advancementsareperceived”and“used”in the metaversefrom the perspectives of higher education and culture.
In addition, the study sought to identify the “new challenges” that the metaverse may present to users in terms of security, educational design, and cultural programs, as well as to highlight how these experts view the role of institutions in “creating or contributing to the design of these spaces.”
Based on interviews, the study highlighted topics such as accessibility, art, design, mental health, legal issues, power, and education, among others.
The publication stands out as a valuable contribution to the limited body of academic work on the metaverse, offering a global perspective on how these technologies are influencing education and culture.
What is the Goethe-Institut?
The Goethe-Institut is a German cultural institution with 151 branches in 98 countries and more than 4,396 employees worldwide. Its primary mission is to promote German culture and language and to foster international cultural cooperation. Each year, it organizes around 20,000 cultural events, including concerts, readings, residency programs, and trips for professionals in the arts.
In addition to its educational and cultural work, the Goethe-Institut is strongly committed to promoting democratic values and independent thinking. Through its programs and activities, it fosters access to knowledge and the exchange of ideas, helping to strengthen open and diverse societies.
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